The work week ends...

I simply must take advantage of the opportunity before me and say, confidently, "Hey, y'all." One does begin to miss certain words after a while.

Today we held our last medical clinic. It was in Algarrobos, a small community nearby, where the owner of lots of land has parceled it off and sold it to various persons. A small building for the Presbyterian congregation there is very close to being finished and really is rather nice.

Lots of fun was also had today. Ken Mottinger played his first game of soccer ever, in a game with gringos and Peruanos alike. We also went to the famous Hot Springs to sit a while and relax, which left us quite relaxed and ready for a good dinner, some ice cream, and a visit to the internet café. A good day.

The trip, for those of us who are only staying for ten days, is winding down. Tomorrow, though, will be a great last hurrah: a trip into the jungle to see the animals. The remainder of tomorrow and Sunday will be days of rest, and then it won't be long before most of us are back in the States. Andrés, Dawn, Megan, and I are here for two more weeks, however. Our work situation is not totally certain, but there is much to be done here.

It has been a long week and a long day - and I wouldn't be surprised if the ordeal of getting those pictures up gave me my first grey hair. (Kidding.) Anyway, given all these factors, I will be more brief and less philosophical tonight. All I can say is that things are good, God is good, and Peru is simultaneously beautiful and in need of help. And that is why we are here.

Goodnight, todos.

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